Pranav Sharma Pranav Sharma Asked 10 months ago

How much deep sleep should you get per night?

Sometimes I wake up feeling like I haven't slept at all. I know deep sleep is important, but how much deep sleep should you ideally get per night?

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Deepak Mehta Deepak Mehta Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Between work and commute, getting a full 8 hours is tough, but we should aim for about 1.5 hours of deep sleep. I cut down my evening screen time and noticed my sleep quality improved. Keep it simple and focus on sleeping at a consistent hour.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

In our days, we didn't have trackers to count deep sleep, we just slept when we were tired. About an hour or two of deep rest is good for the body. Don't worry so much, just eat a simple dinner and sleep without worries.

Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Deep sleep? I am happy if I get even 4 hours of regular sleep these days! But joke apart, experts say we need around 1.5 to 2 hours of deep sleep. If anyone finds out how to get that without quitting my job, please let me know.

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Aishwarya Rao Aishwarya Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I was reading an article that says deep sleep actually declines as you get older. For young adults, it should ideally make up about 20% of your total sleep. Quite fascinating how our brains work during the night.

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Ramesh Chandra Ramesh Chandra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Taking a warm cup of herbal tea before sleeping helps in getting those 1.5 hours of deep sleep. However, if you are experiencing severe snoring or waking up with a dry mouth constantly, please consult a doctor as it could be a sign of sleep apnea.

Sunil Menon Sunil Menon Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Don't rely on random internet blogs or smartwatches that claim to measure your exact deep sleep stages. Sleep architecture is complex. If you have chronic fatigue, see a sleep specialist at a proper clinic to get accurate advice.

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